1. Introduction

Citizenship and Contemporary Issues


Issue Question: To what extent should ideology shape responses to issues in times of peace and in times of conflict?
Big Ideas:
  • Appreciate the relationship between individual and collective citizenship

  • Exhibit global consciousness with respect to the human condition and world issues
  • Accept responsibilities associated with individual and collective citizenship
  • Examine perspectives on the rights, roles, and responsibilities of the individual during times of conflict
  • Develop strategies to address local, national and global issues that demonstrate individual and collective leadership







Duration: 2 blocks (80 mins each + homework)

In this lesson you will examine how embracing an ideology may affect how you  demonstrate citizenship and leadership when you respond to local, national and global issues.  At the same time, you will be asked to think of strategies that you could use to act on issues that are important to you. 

Key Terms
  • Deforestation
  • Desertification
  • Humanitarianism
  • Pro-democracy movement

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